How To Fix /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL121 - Error processing characteristic propagation for PPM plan &2 (comp. &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Error processing characteristic propagation for PPM plan &2 (comp. &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL121 - Error processing characteristic propagation for PPM plan &2 (comp. &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL121 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with characteristic propagation in a Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) environment. This error is related to the configuration of characteristics in the Product Planning Model (PPM) and can arise due to various reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are supposed to be propagated may not be defined or may be missing in the configuration.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristics in the PPM or the master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for characteristic propagation may not be set up correctly.
  Dependency Issues: There may be dependencies between characteristics that are not properly defined, leading to conflicts during propagation.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the PPM, the error may arise due to conflicts between these versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions: Ensure that all required characteristics are defined in the PPM and that they are correctly configured.
  Review Configuration Settings: Go through the configuration settings for characteristic propagation in the PPM and ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data and the PPM to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the error.
  Dependency Review: Review the dependencies between characteristics and ensure that they are correctly defined and do not conflict with each other.
  Version Management: If applicable, check the versions of the PPM and ensure that there are no conflicts between them. You may need to activate or adjust the relevant version.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs and traces for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what specifically is causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation related to characteristic propagation and PPM configuration for best practices and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any logs you have gathered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/CONFR_CFGREL121 error in your SAP system.